Police Officer
Baldwin Police Dept
Agency City
Baldwin
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Baldwin Police Department is seeking qualified individuals who are motivated and committed to professional, community-oriented policing in a growing community of approximately 4,500 residents. Our officers work closely with community members to build relationships, solve problems, and protect the public through a proactive and service-driven approach. The department is comprised of 10 sworn officers, including the Chief, two Patrol Sergeants, an Investigator, and a dedicated School Resource Officer program. We pride ourselves on being a family-oriented agency that values teamwork, supports professional development, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Responds to routine and emergency calls for service, taking appropriate enforcement and investigative action consistent with applicable laws, department policy, and training, while maintaining a strong commitment to community-oriented policing. Enforces criminal, traffic, and ordinance violations, including the lawful use of arrest, search, seizure, and force, with an emphasis on fairness, professionalism, and respect. Proactively identifies and addresses community safety concerns through observation, engagement, and preventative measures. Conducts thorough investigations, prepares accurate and detailed reports, and provides credible testimony in court or hearings. Adheres to department policies and lawful directives while building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, and the community. Performs other duties as assigned in support of the department’s mission and service to the community.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Accelerated Pay Progression: Officers with 5+ years of prior law enforcement experience start at the one-year pay tier and move to top pay upon successful completion of probation. PTO Benefits: Officers with 5+ years of prior law enforcement experience receive 40 hours of PTO at hire and accrue PTO at a higher rate aligned with their years of prior service.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver's license
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
- Good driving record
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Provide answers to the three questions in section 6 of the DJ-LE-330
Contact Information:
890 Spruce St
Baldwin, WI 54002
United States